Temecula pizzeria robbed, investigation ongoing

TEMECULA – On November 12th, 2012, at 12:15 PM, officers from the Temecula Police Department responded to an armed robbery at the Pizza Hut Restaurant in the 29700 block Rancho California Road, Temecula.

The lone suspect, described as a white male, 28-30 years of age, approximately 5′-09″ tall, thin build (140 lbs.), reddish-orange hair, sunglasses and wearing dark clothing, entered the business and asked the cashier to make change for a dollar. As the victim opened the cash register, the suspect brandished a handgun and stepped behind the counter. The suspect removed an unknown amount of currency from the register and fled the business on foot.

This investigation is ongoing, and investigators are actively pursuing leads. Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Investigator Devine at the Temecula Police Department at 951-696-3000.